November 15, 2026
Shop local, gift green at Perpetual Plastics holiday market | The Peoples TribuneSXM Talks — Latest News from St. Maarten / St. Martin
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November 15, 2026
US flights expected to normalize Sunday as PJIA advises travelers to check schedules | The Peoples Tribune
November 15, 2026
Sint Maarten hosts Ministers of the Four Countries of the Kingdom for M4LO on Education, Culture & Science | Soualiganewsday
November 15, 2026
From her mother's journey to her husband's sacrifice, Wescot-Williams remembers One St. Martin | The Peoples TribuneMARIGOT--Chairlady of Parliament MP Sarah Wescot-Williams delivered an emotional St. Martin Day address on the French side of the island, drawing on the sacrifices of her Anguillian-born mother and late husband to reinforce a message that has shaped much of her personal and po...
November 15, 2026
Launch and Giveaway this coming Saturday of Bilingual English Dutch Edition of Birds Around Me | SoualiganewsdaySAINT-MARTIN (FRENCH QUARTER) - The public is invited to celebrate the launch of the new bilingual English Dutch edition of Birds Around Me/Vogels om mij heen . The book is a coloring book and nature journal featuring 40 birds that live on St. Martin. Originally published in a...
November 14, 2026
SXM Poker Run takes over island waters for day of boating excitement | The Peoples TribuneBoating enthusiasts take to the seas for an islandwide adventure featuring poker competitions, beach gatherings and waterfront celebrations. GREAT BAY--The waters surrounding St. Maarten and French Saint Martin are the setting for a day of boating excitement on Saturday, Novem...
November 14, 2026
WIFOL scores major court victory against Thompson, judge orders handover of union property | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Workers Institute for Organized Labor (WIFOL) has secured a major legal victory against former union president Theophilus Thompson, whose attempt to challenge the union's newly elected leadership ended with the dismissal of his claims and a series of court order...
November 14, 2026
Anguilla charter talks prompt Heyliger-Marten to revisit maritime arrangements closer to home | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--What began as an effort to clarify proposed charter boat regulations in Anguilla has prompted Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten to take a closer look at St. Maarten's own maritime arrangements, includ...
November 14, 2026
On World Diabetes Day: Minister Connor warns diabetes is affecting younger generations | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Claret Connor has warned that diabetes is increasingly affecting younger adults and children, stressing that the disease must no longer be regarded as a condition primarily affecting older persons. Speaking at...
November 14, 2026
Education veteran Johanna Verschueren-Sommers sworn in as Council of Advice member | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Johanna E.W.M. Verschueren-Sommers, an education and community development professional with more than 40 years of experience, was officially sworn in as the newest member of the Council of Advice on Friday, November 13, 2026. His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. B...
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November 14, 2026
Governor urges leaders to listen to youth and turn their concerns into action | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--His Excellency Governor Ajamu Baly has called on leaders, educational institutions, families and community organizations to pay closer attention to the concerns of young people, warning that their recent actions are sending messages that cannot be ignored. In h...
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November 14, 2026
Statia lays 69 enslaved ancestors to rest five years after controversial excavation | The Peoples Tribune
ST. EUSTATIUS--The remains of 69 ancestors from the slavery era have been laid to rest on St. Eustatius, bringing a measure of closure to a controversy that began five years ago when their burial grounds were disturbed during archaeological excavations near the island's airpor...
November 14, 2026
Synergy dominates SIMVA Senior League as championship finals approach | The Peoples Tribune
GREAT BAY--Synergy has emerged as the dominant force in the 2026 SIMVA Senior League, topping both the men's and women's divisions as the volleyball competition approaches its championship stage. With the men's preliminary round concluded, Synergy and Go For It have secur...
November 14, 2026
Justice Ministry seeks Dutch police reinforcements amid surge in armed robberies | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Ministry of Justice has requested additional law enforcement assistance from the Netherlands and local security partners as authorities move to strengthen the Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) in response to an increase in armed robberies, firearm-related...
November 13, 2026
Dutch government avoids collapse for now | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--The Dutch government has avoided an immediate collapse following hours of crisis talks on Friday, November 13, but the future of Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority coalition remains uncertain as party leaders prepare for further negotiations on Sunday. The politic...
November 13, 2026
Prosecutor and defence both seek acquittal in fatal shooting case | The Daily HeraldCamera footage showing the moment KPSM officers attempted to surprise and disarm R. Benjamin before the subsequent shooting took place. PHILIPSBURG-- Both the prosecution and defence have asked the Court of First Instance to acquit three police officers charged with manslaught...
November 13, 2026
MP Labega: Stop political meddling and let qualified professionals do their jobs | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Dimar Labega has called for an end to political interference in professional appointments and government operations, warning that St. Maarten cannot overcome its severe administrative capacity problems while political considerations continue to...
November 13, 2026
TERRITORIAL COUNCIL: A simple replacement that plunges the session into crisis | FaxinfoThe session of Territorial Council meeting of November 13 began with a long tug-of-war over four draft resolutions submitted by the opposition, now made up of twelve elected officials They demanded that the following be added to the agenda: the resumption by the Territorial Co...
November 13, 2026
Parliament unanimously approves extension of country reform package through 2029 | The Peoples TribuneGREAT BAY--One day after there was no quorum for a vote, Parliament on Friday unanimously approved the two-year extension of the Mutual Arrangement for Cooperation on Reforms and the accompanying Country Reform Package between St. Maarten and the Netherlands, allowing the refo...
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November 12, 2026
Council of Ministers Approve 50% Cut in Gasoline Excise Tax Providing Additional Relief at the Pumps | SoualiganewsdaySINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - Following a joint initiative by the Ministries of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Finance and Justice, the Council of Ministers has approved a 50% reduction in the excise tax on gasoline. This measure will bring th...
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November 10, 2026
UPDATE on Kidnapping Investigation. One Victim Located, Police Appeal for Information on Second Victim | Soualiganewsday
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) wishes to provide an update regarding the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of two men that took place on Richmond Drive in Cole Bay on Monday, November 9, 2026. During the course of the investigation,...
November 10, 2026
Two men forcibly abducted by armed men in Cole Bay, Police appeal for info | The Daily Herald
PHILIPSBURG--The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating the kidnapping of two men who were forcibly abducted by four men dressed in dark clothing and armed with what appeared to be long firearms on Richmond Drive in Cole Bay on Monday afternoon. Shortly aft...
November 10, 2026
Govt exploring financial options to acquire Mullet Bay if it goes on sale | The Daily HeraldAn arial view of Mullet Bay. PHILIPSBURG--The government is not pursuing a co-development arrangement or private financing partnership for Mullet Bay, but is instead focused on establishing when the property will return to the market so that St. Maarten can exercise its secure...
November 10, 2026
COURT: He throws stones at his boss after his dismissal is announced | FaxinfoPoursuivi pour violences et dégradations, S. a été condamné jeudi 5 novembre à six months suspended sentence . Le tribunal a également accordé 500 euros de dommages et intérêts à son ancien employeur. Début décembre 2025, à Quartier d’Orléans, un entretien professionnel...
November 09, 2026
KPSM investigates robbery shooting on L.B. Scott Road | The Daily HeraldA shooting occurred during a suspected robbery at a residence on L.B. Scott road between St. Peters and Saunders. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. CUL DE SAC--The Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a shooting during a susp...
